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Today we wrap up the four part series on Herbal Actions.   An herbal action is the specific effects any herb has on a body.  Most herbal guides list these actions and understanding them will improve your effectiveness with herbs. On this episode of The Survival Podcast we will review 10 more of 40 primary herbal actions which will wrap up our 4-part series. Today we cover the following ten herbal actions alterative, anticatarrhal, anti-oxidant, astringent, demulcent, emollient, febrifuge, glactagogue, hypnotic and stomachic. Join Me As We Discuss the Follow Actions and Corresponding Herbs Alterative – Gradually restores health and vitality … Continue reading →

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Today we will be doing the second of a four part series on “herbal actions”.  An herbal action is the specific effects any herb has on a body.  Most herbal guides list these actions and understanding them will improve your effectiveness with herbs. Today we will review 10 more of 40 primary herbal actions which will take us half way through the series. Today we cover the following ten herbal actions antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, bitter, hypotensive, hepatic, immune stimulant, refrigerant, sedative, stimulant and tonic. Join in today to learn about these actions and corresponding herbs… Antidepressant – Helps relieve or prevent … Continue reading →